Financial services firm Allia C&C has made grants totalling £150,000 to support high impact projects across the country. The first stage in a programme of grants which it expects to make across Scotland, the grant programme demonstrates Allia’s commitment to social impact as an integ
Govan Housing Association
Three housing associations in Govan have welcomed the much-anticipated Govan to Partick Bridge which opened at the weekend.
Govan Housing Group’s newest subsidiary, the Water Row Company, has welcomed more than 800 new customers as responsibilities for factoring and property management services transition to its newly established social enterprise from Govan Housing Association.
Three housing providers have teamed up once more in the battle to tackle fuel poverty in their communities. Linthouse, Govan and Elderpark secured £255,000 in funding to help alleviate the pressures on their tenants struggling with sky-high fuel bills.
Elderpark Housing is celebrating another win in national awards for housing excellence after it was named Housing Organisation of the Year at the TIS National Excellence Awards. The Housing Organisation of the Year category – sponsored by Aico – sought to recognise a housing organis
A new community event designed to bring Govan residents together has been hailed a huge success.
Tenants will begin moving into a landmark £21 million housing development in Govan next month. Govan Housing Association is building its biggest ever development of 92 homes at Water Row with the first tenants set to be in their homes in time for Christmas.
Two stunning murals from Elderpark Housing are featured in a new mural walking trail in Govan. The Govan Mural Trail, run by Govan-based orchestra the Glasgow Barons and fellow charity Invisible Cities, takes audiences around Govan highlighting local art and the rich history of this vibrant com
Caron Quinn has been appointed as group chief executive officer of Govan Housing Group. The association's chairperson, Gary Maguire said: “Following a rigorous recruitment campaign which attracted an extremely high calibre of candidates, we are delighted to appoint Caron as our new group
Fiona McTaggart is set to retire from her position as CEO at Govan Housing Association early in 2023, after ten years at Govan and 30 years in the social housing sector. During her time as leader at Govan, Fiona has guided the Association into a group structure including setting up and overseeing th
Govan households have been given financial aid to deal with staggering energy costs to the tune of £350,000 over the past 18 months. The community's three housing associations – Linthouse, Govan and Elderpark – joined forces to launch the Govan Energy Advice Project.
Govan Housing Association has excelled in a UK-wide drive to help young people get a flying start to their working lives. The much-praised Kickstart Scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions, giving young people six months of work with employers, has been a huge success.
The University of Glasgow was praised this week for sharing its multi-million vision to supplement the ongoing growth of Govan as a thriving place for living and working. Community groups – including local housing providers Linthouse, Govan and Elderpark – were told of the University&rsq
A striking new artwork celebrating life in Govan has been unveiled to mark the 50th anniversary of Govan Housing Association. The eye-catching tenement artwork by celebrated street artist Sam Bates – better known as “smug” – encapsulates the vibrancy of this iconic community
Govan Housing Association, in partnership with Glasgow City Council Housing and Regeneration, has completed work on previously uninhabitable flats in Ibrox, Glasgow.